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The Bridge

The Bridge

Written by: Kentucky Office of Rural Health
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The Bridge Podcast bridges the gaps between living in, understanding, and improving rural health across the Commonwealth!

In each episode, we explore the unique challenges and triumphs of healthcare in rural Kentucky, with topics ranging from preventative care to the latest innovations in rural healthcare delivery. We talk to experts, frontline healthcare workers, and community members to shed light on the resilience and resourcefulness that define our communities.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a policymaker, or simply passionate about improving healthcare access in rural areas, this podcast is for you!

The Bridge is published through a joint effort of the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) and the Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH). The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

The UK CERH, established in 1990, addresses health disparities in rural Kentucky
through health professionals’ education, health policy research, health care service, and
community engagement. The Center serves as the federally-designated Kentucky Office of Rural Health.

The KORH, established in 1991, is a federal-state partnership authorized by federal legislation. The mission of the KORH is to support the health and well-being of Kentuckians by promoting access to rural health services. The KORH assists clinicians, administrators, and consumers in finding ways to improve communications, finances, and access to quality health care while ensuring that funding agencies and policymakers are made aware of the needs of rural communities. The KORH receives support from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The statements and opinions contained in The Bridge are not necessarily representative of the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies.

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Episodes
  • Highlighting the #PowerofRural at Ohio County Healthcare

    Highlighting the #PowerofRural at Ohio County Healthcare
    Nov 19 2025

    Rural health care thrives when communities lead with heart, innovation, and a commitment to their neighbors. In this episode of The Bridge, host Amelia Holliday heads to Western Kentucky to shine a light on Ohio County Healthcare, Kentucky’s 2025 Community Star Award recipient, in honor of National Rural Health Day.

    We take a closer look at what sets OCH apart, from their nationally recognized patient experience to their Mobile Access Clinic, expanded behavioral health services, and forward-thinking specialty care. Their story reflects what’s possible when a rural health system stays rooted in community and dedicated to meeting people where they are.

    Through conversations and on-the-ground insight, we explore how Ohio County Healthcare is strengthening local health, advancing rural innovation, and proving that high-quality care can flourish close to home.

    Learn more about Ohio County Healthcare on their website or through their Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

    The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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    52 mins
  • How One Kentucky Camp is Restoring Hope–and Home–for Veterans

    How One Kentucky Camp is Restoring Hope–and Home–for Veterans
    Oct 23 2025

    What does rural health look like for veterans—and how can communities come together to meet their needs? In this episode of The Bridge, host Amelia Holliday visits Camp Graves in Graves County, KY, to learn how this unique program is supporting veterans and community members facing houselessness, health challenges, and the transition to civilian life. We explore how Camp Graves' efforts and rural health initiatives, like Camp Rendezvous and Operation Wellness, are helping veterans find healing, stability, and purpose close to home.

    Learn more about Camp Graves on their website, on Facebook, or contact the office directly at info@campgraves.org!

    The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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    Music by: Bensound
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    41 mins
  • One-Stop on The Bridge with EMS1's Rob Lawrence

    One-Stop on The Bridge with EMS1's Rob Lawrence
    May 16 2025

    In this special crossover episode of The Bridge Podcast and EMS One-Stop, we’re teaming up to talk leadership, legacy, and the future of EMS. Host Amelia Holliday, EMS One-Stop host Rob Lawrence (EMS1), and KORH EMS Specialist Scott Helle join forces to explore how Kentucky is investing in the next generation of EMS leaders through the Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy.

    From the day-to-day challenges in the field to the bigger-picture thinking happening behind the scenes, this episode dives into what it takes to lead in EMS today. Whether you’re out on calls or helping shape policy and culture, there’s something here for everyone!

    Make sure to check out EMS One-Stop to hear more from Rob about the world of EMS, and follow him on X @UKROBL1.

    For more information about EMS work going on across the Commonwealth, contact KORH's Scott Helle at scott.helle@uky.edu, follow KORH on Facebook or LinkedIn, and sign up for our monthly EMS newsletter "EMS Table Talks."

    The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

    "On Repeat"
    Music by: Bensound
    License code: JMCT6IEO8SA1C5SL
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    48 mins
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